Author Archives: RagBlog

The order that discharged me from the United States Air Force was dated April 19, 1967; less than a month later, I passed my 21st birthday in Rio Grande City, trying to help out with the farm worker organizing effort … Continue reading →

But there never seems to be enough time / To do the things you want to do…” Saturday, September 23, 2006 marks the Fall Equinox, also known as Mabon. Lady Moon is in her First Quarter in Libra, echoing Lord … Continue reading →

Baked Catfish Filets (23 March 2003) If you like catfish, this is a nice way to do it. A typical issue that people have with catfish is that it tastes muddy, no surprise as they are scavenger, bottom-feeding fish. This … Continue reading →

These little critters are supposed to tell us about the health of the local environment. This one was just telling me not to mince him with our electric mower. I know he looks posed, but it was a real circumstance. … Continue reading →

… Or The Bowl Is Draining I went back to school in the mid-80s to reenforce my technical experience in foundries with graduate level work in Materials Science. One of the main funding sources for research was federal R&D money … Continue reading →

With primary elections ongoing, and the mid-term coming up ….

A couple of offerings for *(car)Toon Tuesday. Since it’s new news, the first toon needed to get posted today. Many thanks, Charlie. rdj

This is continuation of a conversation that started with this post. Updated 12 September at 7:15 PDT. rdj Oversimply, most political leaders there (as well as their associates in Dublin and London) are trying to settle. Hardliners across communities are … Continue reading →

National days of protest demand ‘U.S. out of the Middle EastIt is a solemn day today. That’s why we’re protesting. Mabel, I think we need a couple of megaphones, and water, and two bandanas, some snacks, and good walking shoes. … Continue reading →

It is a pleasure to introduce you to Django’s Moustache if you haven’t yet met them. They’re an Austin band and play around town from time to time. I’d hoped that Tony Airoldi would write something for me to go … Continue reading →

A morbid, cynical tragic public service message.

This post was originally on 6 August 2006, but now as September 11 approaches, it’s time to get it where it belongs in time. Charles Bishop’s letter was posted in August because the Austin American Statesman scooped us. They also … Continue reading →